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Experienced Payroll Specialist (Danish-speaking)

Hybrid in Málaga·Added 4 months ago

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SD Worx

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Overview

Job details

Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
SD Worx doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Danish
The ad asks for Danish, or counts it in your favour.
Be near Málaga for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home
Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU countries)
Private health insurance
Free language courses (during your working hours)
Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training

Requirements

What we're looking for

3-5 years of experience in Payroll outsourcing / BPO environments
Fluent in Danish and English languages.
Strong knowledge of SAP Payroll / Employee Central Payroll
Experience working with international clients and complex payroll operations
Good communication skills (both verbal and written)

Nice to have

Experience with SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Payroll, Concur, Workforce Management and integration tooling is a plus.
Certifications such as CPP, CPS or CPM is a plus.

The role

As our Payroll Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in turning payroll complexity into streamlined, high-impact solutions helping drive the next phase of our growing SAP Managed Payroll Services (MPS) capabilities for Danish Clients and international businesses.

Your expertise and contribution will directly influence how payroll is delivered, optimized, and transformed.

What you'll do

Orchestrate end-to-end payroll delivery for Danish customers
Manage process deviations, assess impact, and recommend solutions
Own change requests end-to-end (requirements, pricing, implementation, documentation, training)
Ensure alignment and adherence to global and local process standards, considering client needs
Maintain and update process documentation (SOPs, DWIs, guidelines)
Handle complex payroll cases and act as first escalation point
Support system updates, testing, and implementations (incl. UAT and parallel runs)
Maintain regular client communication to ensure efficient payroll processing
Guide Payroll Administrators and ensure compliance with regulations
Liaise with external stakeholders (e.g., tax authorities, benefits providers)

Hiring process

3 steps5 interviewsa task to do

Application
Recruiter interview
With a recruiter
A phone or video interview if your profile matches the role.
Interviews with the hiring manager
With hiring manager and key stakeholders · 1–3 sessions
Meet the hiring manager and possibly other key stakeholders.
Case interview or assessment
Not every role
Included for some roles.
Reference checks
Job offer

SD Worx says it usually responds to applications within a week.

About SD Worx

SD Worx is a European HR and payroll services provider headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. The company specializes in payroll administration, HR administration, and related software solutions, operating across multiple European countries with a strong focus on local expertise and compliance. With a workforce of several thousand employees, SD Worx serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large international corporations, and is recognized as a leading player in the European HR services market.

SD Worx has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, where they deliver payroll and HR services to both Spanish and international companies. The company is known for its international and multicultural work environment, actively hiring professionals from across Europe, including roles for SAP SuccessFactors consultants, payroll specialists, and HR operations staff. For international professionals, SD Worx offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, cross-border environment, leveraging their language skills (e.g., German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish) and expertise in various HR and payroll systems, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a career in the European HR tech sector.

Industry: HR Payroll
Founded: 1945
Employees: 5,000–10,000
Headquarters: Antwerp, Belgium
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona
Website: sdworx.com

Good to know if you are moving

SD Worx actively hires international professionals, with many roles explicitly requiring language skills such as German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, or Danish, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
The company has a strong presence in Spain (Madrid and Barcelona), offering opportunities to work on Spanish payroll projects while being part of a European-wide organization.
Many roles are client-facing and require fluency in a specific European language, so language skills are a key asset for international candidates.
The company offers a multicultural and multilingual work environment, with teams spread across Europe.
SD Worx provides a clear career path in HR and payroll consulting, with opportunities to specialize in SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, and other HR technologies.

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